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10 discussions from residents and visitors

matthew_guy

Housing in Gainesville compared to Austin

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $162,900 on average. Median household income is $56,341, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do?

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Jayden Mitchell

Rent in Gainesville getting crazy

OK so I've been here for 15 years and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $162,900 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots?

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Joseph B.

How is the nightlife in Gainesville?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $56,341 in Gainesville. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this n...

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Betty G.

Best restaurants in Gainesville?

First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 17,688, Gainesville is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Gainesville sits at 533.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. D...

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Eleanor

Is Gainesville getting better or worse?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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Madeline Allen

Rent vs buy in Gainesville -what makes sense?

Hello, We have two kids and With a population of 17,688, Gainesville is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience?

3 replies 11 upvotes housing
Jayden Mitchell

What I wish I knew before living in Gainesville

OK so I'm retired and With a population of 17,688, Gainesville is a small town. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Joseph B.

Remote worker thinking about Gainesville

Hi all, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gainesville sits at 533.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 17,688 people. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The...

12 replies 3 upvotes moving
Jayden Mitchell

Gainesville vs San Francisco -which is better?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 17.1%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent cit...

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matthew_guy

Best hidden gems in Gainesville

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $56,341 in Gainesville. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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